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Project Charter and Management Plan
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Project Client |
Organization: Globex Corporation |
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Contact: @globex.com.au |
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System Name |
Globex Network |
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Date of Charter |
12/08/2016 |
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Document Status |
Draft / Approved |
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Document Reference |
Charter.doc |
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Version Number |
Version 1 |
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Prepared by |
ITC306 Networking Group |
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Team Members |
Milinda Samaraweera Upul Athapaththu Yasitha Rohana Supun Palipana |
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1. Change History
All changes to the Project Charter must be recorded in the Change History, and a new version of the charter must be approved by the client.
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Author of Change |
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dd/mm/06 |
Initial draft |
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Version 1 |
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Version 2 |
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Version 3 |
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2. Authorized by:
Name: ________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Table of Contents
1. CHANGE HISTORY
2. AUTHORISED BY:
3. PART 1. PROJECT CHARTER
3.1. PURPOSE OF THE CHARTER
3.2. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
3.3. BUSINESS OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
3.4. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
3.5. BUDGET AND TIMEFRAME
3.6. PROJECT MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES
3.7. PROJECT RESOURCES
3.8. CLIENT RESOURCES
3.9. PROJECT TEAM RESOURCES
3.10. TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT
4. PART 2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN (AN BRIEF VERSION)
4.1. RISK MANAGEMENT
4.1.1. Assumptions
4.1.2. Dependencies
4.2. CONSTRAINTS
4.3. RISK ASSESSMENT
4.3.1 Risk Rating
4.3.2 Risk Mitigation
4.4. SCHEDULE AND BUDGET
4.4.1 Schedule ( Microsoft Project software compulsory)
4.4.2 Budget
4.5. MONITORING & CONTROLLING MECHANISMS
5. REFERENCES
3. PART 1 - Project Charter
3.1. Purpose of the Charter
This project charter outlines the scope, goals and the general approach needed to design and build a new corporate network for Globex Corporation. This document is a vital component for starting, preparing, executing, supervising and evaluating the project. It is the only reference for this project’s goals and aims, scope, corporation, financial estimates and financial plans. Additionally, the project chatter acts a contract between Globex Corporation and Virtucon Pty Ltd, declaring all the deliverables in terms of budget, time scope, threats, assets and standards agreed upon for the project. Finally, this document keeps track of all the necessary data needed by the decision maker(s) to allow the funding of the project as well as authorize the project team to begin the project.
3.2. Purpose of the Project
The current network structure of Globex Corporation is earnestly in need of a secure VPN in a full mesh topology and a direct HTTPS connection over the intranet. The need for a reliable and secure network structure is fueled by the rising number of people depending on this company’s agricultural services. The aim of this project is to address Globex’s need for a reliable network structure by designing and building a new corporate network that is not only efficient and user-friendly but also secure.
3.3. Business Objectives of the Project
The outcomes of this project will be considered successful, if the project attains the goals tabulated below for the client:
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BUSINESS GOAL |
EVIDENCE OF GOAL ACHIEVED |
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A corporate network designed primarily to fulfil the users’ needs while meeting the organizational structure of Globex. |
The user is able to securely access personal accounts and avail services from the company with ease. The company’s three local servers must support failover and NFS share for cloud based backups. |
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A user-friendly and efficient desktop software program.
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Users are able to access and use the secure desktop program for data file transfer effortlessly while the program is able to send and retrieve data from the cloud storage securely. |
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The upgraded network structure will be faster, more dependable, and support all the solutions that Globex Corporation provide. |
The corporation has the ability to provide solutions and support to their workers and clients through their Farm Equipment and Precision Farming products without any network failure or errors. |
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A corporate network will enable farmers and employees to use their computers or personal devices, with ability to read and create files in the Globex Precision Farming format, to access or exchange data.
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The farmers can access data from cloud, conduct video conferencing with farm experts, locate nearest fleets and receive important updates and alerts. The company has access to machine functionality, position and data collected by their sensors. |
3.4. Scope of the Project
The project team will deliver following items to the client:
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In Scope |
Includes |
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System Functions |
Designing and building a new corporate network for Globex corporation with ability to save and retrieve data from cloud storage. Both the company’s employees and clients will be able to view fleet position, status of the vehicle and communicate with the vehicle’s driver. A system that protects data integrity by providing access to cloud stored data while avoiding use of USB drives for data transfer. Configuring all networks to successfully interconnect through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in a full mesh topology corporate network instead of separate standalone domains and establish a direct connection to the cloud servers by means of HTTPS for the Intranet. |
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System Documentation |
Project Charter, Requirements and Design Specification, and Risk management documents. |
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Training |
Since the Globex Farm Equipment Sales team, Parts and Service representatives have undergone a training on the latest technologies and are specialists at helping famers plan for the future, they would still undergo a short training session, attend seminars and receive manuals that will guide them as they adapt to the new system. The company’s employees will then train and help customers adapt to the new system. |
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Device configuration |
Server machines running windows Server 2012 R2 server OS will be configured to store and retrieve data to/from Linux Server located within Amazon Web Services.
The configuration files of all network devices and configuration parameters of the different applications provided on CD, and technical documentation for the person who will maintain the system.
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The project will not provide:
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Out of Scope |
Includes |
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System support and enhancements |
Once the students demonstrate the final network system, system support, resolution, enhancement and maintenance will be halted therefore the clients of this project will have to look for a means of providing technical support and maintaining the network system. |
3.5. Budget and Timeframe
There is no budget for this project.
The time allocated for the project design is fourteen weeks from 09/08/2018 to 15/11/2016. The table in section 3.6 below shows the scheduled time for milestones and deliverables although the allocated time for each task may be changed with client’s permission, for example, when a task is completed ahead of time.
3.6. Project Milestones and Deliverables
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Project Milestone |
Deliverable |
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Project Startup |
Charter and Management Plan |
09/08/2016 |
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Solution Requirements |
Specification of Requirements (use cases or similar) Test Strategy Updated Project Plan |
18/08/2016 |
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Solution Design |
Fully worked out architecture and detail of design Test Plan in detail |
10/09/2016 |
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Prototype |
Basic component of solution |
15/09/2016 |
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Iteration
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Additional functionality Test Cases |
24/09/2016 |
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Iteration |
Test results |
09/10/2016 |
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Iteration |
Test results |
18/10/2016 |
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Final Release
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Solution plus all documentation, on CD |
10/11/2016 |
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Project Completion |
Individual evaluation reports |
15/11/2016 |
3.7. Project Resources
3.8. Client Resources
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Client Manager |
Joe Blogs, IT Manager Globex Corporation |
1 hour per month for progress reporting.
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User Representative |
Niroshan Senarath, Server administrator 0423251517
Arjoman Chatterji, System Analyst
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Approx 1 hours per week to help refine requirements, develop test plans and provide acceptance testing.
Availability for phone calls.24 hour response to emails, if possible.
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3.9. Project Team Resources
3.10. Technical Environment
The table below lists the hardware and software that are needed in order to meet the client’s requirements and would help in designing a new IT infrastructure for Globex Corporation.
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Hardware Requirements |
Description |
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Wagga Wagga |
Server 1 |
AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall |
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Server 2 |
VPN/Network Policy/Demand-Dial Connection/LAN Routing/Radius for remote Access Logging/SNMP Server Intranet/VoIP Server |
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Desktop/Laptop |
Dedicated Machine hyperv/esxi |
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Router |
Join multiple network in site together |
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Switch |
Device that channels incoming data for any multiple inputs port to help specific output port that will take the data forward its intended destination. |
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Printer |
Centralised printer per site |
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Albury |
Server 1 |
AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Cloud Based |
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Server 2 |
VPN/Network Policy/Demand-Dial Connection/LAN Routing/Radius for remote Access Intrusion Prevention System Intranet/VoIP Server |
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Desktop/Laptop |
Dedicated Machine hyperv/esxi |
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Router |
Join multiple network in site together |
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Switch |
Device that channels incoming data for any multiple inputs port to help specific output port that will take the data forward its intended destination. |
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Printer |
Centralised printer per site |
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Griffith |
Server 1 |
AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Cloud Based |
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Server 2 |
VPN/Network Policy/Demand-Dial Connection/LAN Routing/Radius for remote Access Disaster Recovery/Backup Solution Intranet/VoIP Server |
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Desktop/Laptop |
Dedicated Machine hyperv/esxi |
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Router |
Join multiple network in site together |
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Switch |
Device that channels incoming data for any multiple inputs port to help specific output port that will take the data forward its intended destination. |
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Printer |
Centralised printer per site |
Table 8- Technical Environment Hardware
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Software Requirements |
Description |
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Wagga Wagga |
Windows Server 2012 R2. |
Dedicated to support virtualisation, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Group Policy, NTFS Permission, File Server, DHCP Configuration, DNS Configuration, Backups and Terminal Server. |
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Windows 10 Pro |
Capable to run Hyper-V, ESXI with the Intel i7 core Processor and 8GB Random Access Memory Installed. |
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Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
Capable to Deploying and Managing application and services through Globex Corporation Network. AWS account with free tier eligible micro instance. |
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Trend Micro Maximum Security |
Capable to protect all the Network devices and Date inside the Globex Corp. |
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Albury |
Windows Server 2012 R2. |
Dedicated to support virtualisation, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Group Policy, NTFS Permission, File Server, DHCP Configuration, DNS Configuration, Backups and Exchange Server. |
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Windows 10 Pro |
Capable to run Hyper-V, ESXI with the Intel i7 core Processor and 8GB Random Access Memory Installed. |
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Microsoft Azure |
Capable to Deploying and Managing application and services through Globex Corporation Network. AWS account with free tier eligible micro instance. |
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Trend Micro Maximum Security |
Capable to protect all the Network devices and Date inside the Globex Corp |
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Griffith |
Windows Server 2012 R2. |
Dedicated to support virtualisation, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Group Policy, NTFS Permission, File Server, DHCP Configuration, DNS Configuration, Backups and Sharepoint. |
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Windows 10 Pro |
Capable to run Hyper-V, ESXI with the Intel i7 core Processor and 8GB Random Access Memory Installed. |
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Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
Capable to Deploying and Managing application and services through Globex Corporation Network. AWS account with free tier eligible micro instance. |
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Trend Micro Maximum Security |
Capable to protect all the Network devices and Date inside the Globex Corp. |
4. PART 2 Project Management Plan (a brief version)
The increase in demand for IT systems in businesses has rose over the years. The fact that most businesses rely on IT, security threats are on the rise. A perfect project management and assessment plan will minimize loopholes for security attacks. Dontigney (n.d.) agrees that a project management plan is not only a guide that ensures the project meets its goals but also reduces losses and threats caused by poor management of projects.
4.1. Risk Management
A risk is an event that causes either a positive or a negative influence on a project when it occurs. Risk management is defined as a methodical procedure of pinpointing, weighing and regulating threats that face an organization, (Rouse, 2013).
4.1.1Assumptions
This project and its plans and estimates assume the following expectations will be met:
· Globex Company is more concerned with developing a corporate network that is secure, reliable and user centered.
· Each project team member will be able to accomplish his/her assigned part within the time and budget scope allocated.
· Both the planning and tracking of the project will be done at activity level by way of established approximations. The length of time will be determined using availability of assets needed by the project.
· The Project Manager will ascertain that all project activities are clearly understood and scheduled accordingly.
· The project manager has a responsibility of ensuring that the progress being achieved is in accordance to the financial and time scope and that all obstacles of progress are controlled by recommending mitigation options to the project sponsors.
· Development of a corporate network will improve data transfers, allow failover and enhance data backup.
4.1.2 Dependencies
The project relies on the following external entities/events:
1. Three servers are each located in the three company locations. The servers run windows Server 2012 R2 and are used by the system for the following configurations: Active Directory, Group Policy, NTFS Permissions, File Server, DHCP configuration, DNS configuration, and Backup. Apart from these functions, the server in Wagga Wagga specifically has Hyper-V and acts as a Terminal Server, while the one in Albury is an Exchange Server and finally the server in Griffith acts as a SharePoint.
2. The system depends on Linux Server located within Amazon Web Services for Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Backups, Open VPN, DNS, SNMP, NTP, VOIP, Web Conferencing, and NFS.
3. Globex Company for funding and requirements specification.
4. The project team to develop different components that will be combined into one corporate network systems.
4.2. Constraints
The constraints within which the project will operate are as follows:
1. Time allocated for the project design is 14 weeks. The project must be completed within this time frame.
2. Budget allocated to this project in section 3.5 of this paper must be enough for the development of the network system. The total amount spent on the project must be close to the estimated budget.
3. The design of this network system is limited to a predefined scope. Scope determines the work to be done and ascertains that the determined work is done.
4. This corporate network relies on a group of four project team members that will share and perform different tasks for the project.
4.3. Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is a process of pointing out and ranking risks facing an organization. Making superior security policies and processes to protect a company’s assets is dependent on risk assessment.
4.3.1 Risk Rating
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Ranking L * S
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Cyber attacks |
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40 |
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Computer Virus |
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Unauthorized data access |
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12 |
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Information disclosure |
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Loss of Data |
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System failure |
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10 |
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4.3.2Risk Mitigation
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Cyber attacks |
Implementing a stronger authentication protocol |
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Computer Virus |
Use an Antivirus software, block access to irrelevant sites and downloads from untrusted sites respectively. |
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Unauthorized data access |
Use permissions to grant access of sensitive data to appropriate individuals. Employ multi-level authentication and user verification systems. |
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Information disclosure |
Train company employees and clients on importance of data integrity and confidentiality. |
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Loss of Data |
Set up data backup options and prevent deletion of data by unauthorized individuals. |
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System failure |
Configure network servers to support failover so that when one server is down users can still access services from the other two servers. |
4.4. Schedule and Budget
4.4.1 Schedule (Microsoft Project software compulsory)
4.5. Monitoring & Controlling Mechanisms
The project manager will supervise the works of the project team while monitoring the progress of the project.
The team will share weekly tasks, perform them and meet with the Lecturer to ensure they are on track.
The team will see the client from time to time or as agreed, each time sharing the progress and ensuring they are working towards meeting the needs of the client.
All changes to the project and accomplished tasks will be recorded and graphed daily.
Version history table will be filled accordingly to track the different versions of this document.
A backup of everything; documentation, system and memos, will be stored by the project manager.
5. References
Dontigney, E. (n.d.). Importance of Developing a Project Plan. Retrieved August 9, 2016, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-developing-project-plan-51745.html.
Rouse, M. (2013). Risk management. Retrieved August 10, 2016, from http://searchcompliance.techtarget.com/definition/risk-management
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